“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail”. – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Last weekend was our 11th wedding anniversary as well as my 39th birthday. One big ball of milestones headed directly towards me. The end of an era. My 30s to be exact while also the celebration of a wonderful partnership with my husband.

The plan was to head downtown. Stay overnight at a hotel and get something to eat. Everything was going great and then came dinner.

Have you ever eaten snow crabs?

Have you seen them before?

Well I have, but sometimes I have selective memory. I forgot how hard it is to eat them. First off, I could not crack the crab. So instead, I pulled each leg off causing juice to fly all over me. Keep in mind that I have problems with fine motor skills. It’s hard for me to button my shirts and hold things. But for some reason I thought I could conquer these crabs.

After I failed at my attempt to eat the crabs, I saw that my table was a mess and I was covered from head to toe with crabmeat. But I was still determined to have a nice dinner. Thank goodness we were at a buffet, so I did have other choices of food. To help out our waitress, I cleaned my immediate surroundings then I politely picked up another plate and started over with a different entrée. So the dinner was not a total loss.

Happy birthday and anniversary! Crab is my greatest regret. I absolutely love Dungeness crab and morn the loss of being able to handle crab in the shell.
It’s nearly impossible to find it in a restaurant in recipes that’s not in the shell. More power to for trying to tackle it. I know I couldn’t do it. I’m still looking. I have almost no use of my left hand making two-handed operations nearly impossible.

Hi Nicole yes I have tried snow crab. Try being the key word. My husband and I along with another couple went out for dinner one night and my girlfriend asked if I wanted to get a side of crab legs with her I agreed. You should have seen us trying to crack them open as there was sooo much butter we could not even keep them in our grips. We looked like something from an I Love Lucy show. (Lucy and Ethel). Embarrasing then, funny now! Sorry for your mishap. Don’t give up. Happy Birthday as well as Happy Anniversary. I’m glad you were able to get out and about. Take care.

I want to wish you a very happy birthday, and say congratulations on your anniversary! How sweet that your hubby took you out to celebrate. Many more years of life to you, and many years of a happy partnership.

Happy Birthday! Happy Anniversary! I’m the same way with my hands — I can make such a mess. Usually, if we’re out, and I’ve ordered something difficult to handle, my husband will discreetly cut/dismantle/reorganize my plate. I prefer staying at home, where I can eat without anyone looking. Glad you enjoyed your special days.

Happy Birthday Nicole, and Happy Anniversary too! Glad that you were able to enjoy your “crabby night” despite what could have been very discouraging. Your determination to remain positive is inspiring — Keep enjoying the journey…

LOL Nicole – I have had crab legs, but I have never in my life had the ability to get the meat out. My husband gets it for me. I am glad you had a nice evening anyway. Happy Birthday! and congrats on your anniversary!